The Term Menstrual Cycle Specifically Refers to

question 26

Multiple Choice

The term menstrual cycle specifically refers to

• A)the sequence of events from fertilization to giving birth.
• B)the events that recur every month during pregnancy.
• C)the cyclic events happening from puberty to menopause.
• D)the cyclic changes in the uterus determined by shifting hormonal changes.
• E)the cyclic changes in the ovaries determined by shifting hormonal changes.

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Definitions:

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